Agent of Change

Shaan Dasani

Agent of Change

Shaan Dasani

Comedy,
LGBTQ

Series

Los Angeles

A secret agent is on a mission to save the future of food, and as a transgender man, save humanity: one gender stereotype at a time! By re-imagining one of the most recognizable male archetypes in the history of media, we aim to probe the narrow expectations society uses to define masculinity.

A secret agent is on a mission to save the future of food, and as a transgender man, save humanity: one gender stereotype at a time! By re-imagining one of the most recognizable male archetypes in the history of media, we aim to probe the narrow expectations society uses to define masculinity.

265 supporters

341 followers

In Partnership With

Green Light

RAISED $35,168

for DEVELOPMENT

265 supporters, 341 followers

Inclusion Statement

AGENT OF CHANGE attempts to mitigate the need to ask: why isn’t there better representation of trans male characters in the media? We believe “Representation matters…It helps people dream and it helps us see value in the parts of ourselves that overlap with the celebrated parts of others."

About The Project

The Series:

Guy Longoni. Top spy for a secret government agency known as Agricultural Crimes Unit (ACU). Come along on this wild ride with a spy like you’ve never seen before. One who worries about his hairline, his waistline and the line at the juice bar to get his favorite drink. As he puts it, “Kombucha. Don’t shake it!” There’s something else you don’t know about this spy. He’s a transgender man. Based on current media representation, you may not think there is such a thing, but fear not…Guy Longoni is here to save the world, one gender stereotype at a time.

The Reason:

We’re convinced that this series, while geared toward the millennial and GenZ LGBTQ audience, can break out of the four-quadrant quagmire by not assuming that stories about white men best represent a universal theme. By parodying one of the most recognizable figures, we also have instant international appeal. We don’t need the old network or tent-pole mentality in this new media world, so get ready for a Bond-ish hero in bite-sized digital niblets. Think of a Guy Longoni episode as your 100-calorie snack pack: downright tasty and leaves you wanting one more.

The Characters:

GUY LONGONI

Part of the new masculinity, he brings his authentic self to all he does. He tackles gender norms as easily as he tackles bad guys, which is to say, while battling a mid-section bulge and a receding hairline. He is fighting against the boy-men in the media who have a hard time expressing emotion. So yeah, he’s that guy.

MADAM Z

The only one who knows more about Guy than he knows about himself, she doles out missions for her underfunded government organization, the Agricultural Crimes Unit.

EVE QUARTERBACK

Tough and precise, she is the yang to Guy’s yin, the south to his north, the fire to his water. As a woman, she must constantly fight to be seen and heard (and promoted) in the spy business. Even below the glass ceiling, she'd take a bullet for Guy, but she'll never laugh at his jokes.

JACK WHAD

Awash in questionable global practices, Whad wants to help the Agricultural Crimes Unit solve the case of the missing bambaberry in the belief that it will help his genetically modified seeds dominate the market, but now, he may need someone to save him, primarily from himself.

PUSSY AMORE

Small business owner and health food connoisseur, this self-assured woman has a few skeletons in her closet, which only makes her all the more interesting to a superstar agent-in-training like Guy Longoni.

Incentives

$10

Amore

You give love, we give love by giving you a shoutout on social media... that's amore!

$25

Secret Message Special thanks on Website

Wanna look super cool when people Google you? Well, that's what's gonna happen because we'll add you to AGENT OF CHANGE'S official website in the Special Thanks section! PLUS, receive a digital poster and a special shoutout on social media for your amore!

$25

$25 FRIDAY SPECIAL

Just on Fridays, you can get your very own bowtie!

Sold Out!

$50

Access Granted

You'll get an exclusive link to the episodes, and get to see it before anyone else! You'll also receive a digital poster and a special thank you!

$75

Case File

Get an exclusive look at behind the scenes footage! You'll also be one of the first ones to watch the episodes, receive a digital poster, and a special thank you!

$100

Looking Sharpe Baseball Tee

First 5 to contribute will get a special Sharpe Suiting Baseball Tee, courtesy of Sharpe Suiting, a place where anyone, of any gender identity, can create a suit that not only fits them, but really showcases who they are. Plus all above perks!

Sold Out!

$100

Looking Sharpe Snapback

First 5 to contribute will get a special Sharpe Suiting snapback hat, courtesy of Sharpe Suiting, a place where anyone, of any gender identity, can create a suit that not only fits them, but really showcases who they are. Plus all the above perks!

Sold Out!

$100

Mission: Save the World

Save the planet from plastic pollution - everyone who contributes at this level receives a setof Stainless Steel Straws, cause we're all about sustainability up in this piece!

$250

Save The World In Style

SAVE THE WORLD IN STYLE: Who says you can't save the world AND look good while doing it? In addition to receiving a 6 pack of stainless steel straws, we'll send you TWO bowties, multiple styles available. You will also receive previous perks!

$500

The Agency Director

Join our director Jett Garrison for an exclusive, live 1 hour digital hangout & mentorship session. He'll guide you through his directing approach, style and leave room for a QnA where you get to ask your questions. Dial in wearing your bow tie and sipping a smoothie with your stainless steel straw if you like, because at this level you're getting all of the above! PLUS, for your generous contribution - receive a special thank you in the end credits of every episode of Season 1.

Claimed: 1 of 5

$1,000

Train Like An Agent

Did you know series co-creator Mikki del Monico doubles as a secret agent NASM-certified fitness trainer? Contributors at this level will receive an exclusive link to a training session designed by del Monico to train like an agent. Learn how to maximize muscle gains and get some tips and tricks to avoid injury in your workout sessions. Save the training so you can do it anytime you need inspiration. We don't advise you to train with your bowtie on, but you can put it on after. All previous perks included...even the stainless steel straws.

$5,000

Super Spy on Set

Live and exclusive first hand experience of the making of 'AGENT OF CHANGE’. Visit the set for ONE-DAY. Meet the cast & crew, grab a bite at craft services, and watch the movie magic unfold before your eyes. All previous perks included! (Limited, only 5 available) Travel and accommodations not included. Shooting location TBD.

Claimed: 0 of 7

$10,000

Executive Producer

Come to set, train like an agent, get the director's training, work that bow tie and rock that straw all while getting an Executive Producer title on our show & IMDb, which, b-t-dubs, will show up in the credits of every episode of season 1 (ahem, that's all 7 episodes). Travel and accommodations not included. Shooting location TBD.

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$10

Amore

You give love, we give love by giving you a shoutout on social media... that's amore!

$25

Secret Message Special thanks on Website

Wanna look super cool when people Google you? Well, that's what's gonna happen because we'll add you to AGENT OF CHANGE'S official website in the Special Thanks section! PLUS, receive a digital poster and a special shoutout on social media for your amore!

$25

$25 FRIDAY SPECIAL

Just on Fridays, you can get your very own bowtie!

Sold Out!

$50

Access Granted

You'll get an exclusive link to the episodes, and get to see it before anyone else! You'll also receive a digital poster and a special thank you!

$75

Case File

Get an exclusive look at behind the scenes footage! You'll also be one of the first ones to watch the episodes, receive a digital poster, and a special thank you!

$100

Looking Sharpe Baseball Tee

First 5 to contribute will get a special Sharpe Suiting Baseball Tee, courtesy of Sharpe Suiting, a place where anyone, of any gender identity, can create a suit that not only fits them, but really showcases who they are. Plus all above perks!

Sold Out!

$100

Looking Sharpe Snapback

First 5 to contribute will get a special Sharpe Suiting snapback hat, courtesy of Sharpe Suiting, a place where anyone, of any gender identity, can create a suit that not only fits them, but really showcases who they are. Plus all the above perks!

Sold Out!

$100

Mission: Save the World

Save the planet from plastic pollution - everyone who contributes at this level receives a setof Stainless Steel Straws, cause we're all about sustainability up in this piece!

$250

Save The World In Style

SAVE THE WORLD IN STYLE: Who says you can't save the world AND look good while doing it? In addition to receiving a 6 pack of stainless steel straws, we'll send you TWO bowties, multiple styles available. You will also receive previous perks!

$500

The Agency Director

Join our director Jett Garrison for an exclusive, live 1 hour digital hangout & mentorship session. He'll guide you through his directing approach, style and leave room for a QnA where you get to ask your questions. Dial in wearing your bow tie and sipping a smoothie with your stainless steel straw if you like, because at this level you're getting all of the above! PLUS, for your generous contribution - receive a special thank you in the end credits of every episode of Season 1.

Claimed: 1 of 5

$1,000

Train Like An Agent

Did you know series co-creator Mikki del Monico doubles as a secret agent NASM-certified fitness trainer? Contributors at this level will receive an exclusive link to a training session designed by del Monico to train like an agent. Learn how to maximize muscle gains and get some tips and tricks to avoid injury in your workout sessions. Save the training so you can do it anytime you need inspiration. We don't advise you to train with your bowtie on, but you can put it on after. All previous perks included...even the stainless steel straws.

$5,000

Super Spy on Set

Live and exclusive first hand experience of the making of 'AGENT OF CHANGE’. Visit the set for ONE-DAY. Meet the cast & crew, grab a bite at craft services, and watch the movie magic unfold before your eyes. All previous perks included! (Limited, only 5 available) Travel and accommodations not included. Shooting location TBD.

Claimed: 0 of 7

$10,000

Executive Producer

Come to set, train like an agent, get the director's training, work that bow tie and rock that straw all while getting an Executive Producer title on our show & IMDb, which, b-t-dubs, will show up in the credits of every episode of season 1 (ahem, that's all 7 episodes). Travel and accommodations not included. Shooting location TBD.

Current Team

About This Team

Mikki del Monico

Writer/Co-Creator

A lifelong storyteller, Mikki del Monico is currently co-creating Agent of Change, an agricultural secret agent short-form series, and writing a political workbook. He has blogged for The Huffington Post and worked as a writer, film director, editor, personal trainer, and digital media assistant on a ship that sailed the Atlantic Ocean. His feature film debut, Alto, earned accolades in NYC and LA (and lots of places in between) and is currently available on Amazon, iTunes, and other VoD platforms. Receiving both a Screenwriting Award and Feature Film Production Grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, del Monico has also directed and edited music videos for the all-female alt-rock band, Antigone Rising. Currently living in Los Angeles, he’s still just a heartbeat away from another east coast story and is happy to extend the conversation about gender identity, film, and lots of other topics over a good sfogliatelle. He’d like to help create a world in which art is as important as commerce and gender is just another dimension of self-expression.

Jett Garrison

Director

Jett Garrison is a trans identified director & producer whose films have played in over 100 film festivals worldwide & have received global distribution and awards. Some of these accolades include a Student Academy Award (OSCAR) nomination, an EMMY, the Jury Prize at the Bologna International Women's Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Night Gallery Film Festival and a Members Choice award at PlanetOUT.com. Jett’s work has been broadcast on MTV’s LOGO network and PBS affiliate KLRU. Jett was selected as one of Film Independent’s Project:Involve fellows. Through that fellowship, Jett’s work was featured in Vanity Fair and showcased internationally in the W Hotels. Jett’s work was also sponsored by Banana Republic and NBC/Universal Studios. Jett was chosen to participate in SONY’s Inaugural Diverse Director’s Program and has shadowed several working television directors. Jett is currently the Creative Director at SixTwo Creative. Current projects include: Director for Agent of Change & Director/Producer on a feature documentary about transgender rights in Texas. Preferred pronouns are he/they.

Shaan Dasani

Actor/Producer

Shaan Dasani made his LA stage debut in The Blank Theater’s The Not Lesbians (dir. Michael A. Shepperd). He went on to portray multiple characters, from a flirtatious immigrant taxi driver to a loveable in-over-hishead Uber driver, in Teada Productions’ Global Taxi (dir. Leilani Chan). Shaan was cast as Kate in Queer Classic’s rendition of The Taming of the Shrew for the Hollywood Fringe Festival and the following summer as E.Q. in Porno Dido, playwright Sean Graney’s absurdist dark comedy. He had a co-starring role in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and has starred in commercials for Google Goals, Wells Fargo, and an ice-cream startup. With an MFA from Chapman University and as a Film Independent Project: Involve alum, he has written and directed over 30 short films, commercials, and music videos, including a short film that screened in front of 40,000 fans for the world-renowned, Oscar-winning composer, A.R. Rahman. Shaan has been a member of the Director’s Guild of America since 2013.

Claudia Marino

Producer

Claudia Marino recently received her BFA in Film and Television Producing from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. As a student, Claudia has specialized in short form content and performed multiple management roles including producer, production manager, location manager, and screenwriter. Her films have played in over 40 film festivals. Most notably her Animated film Good Boy has been selected to play in Cannes Animation Film Festival, and has been a finalist at Sony's animation marathon and the Annual USA film festival. Claudia has worked for various companies including VIACOM, ABC and AMC doing both physical production and developmental work. AGENT OF CHANGE is Claudia's debut as an independent producer.

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